Peer Support Specialist
Core
Provides emotional and informational support to individuals with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness, helping them access community resources and achieve recovery goals.
Role type
Peer Support Specialist
Builds
Community-based and office-based recovery support services
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health / Substance use recovery
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or homelessness; Experience navigating healthcare systems and community support resources; Competency with electronic medical records and documentation
Preferred skills
Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and setting objectives; Provide individual and group peer support services; Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies; Facilitate wraparound supports such as transportation, social connection, and benefits enrollment; Collaborate with treatment teams to develop and review treatment plans
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC